The distance between Abisko and Karlstad is around 1,313km (816 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Abisko to Karlstad by train, bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Karlstad → Abisko if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kiruna station then fly from Kiruna (KRN) to Stockholm (ARN) then take the train to Karlstad Centralstation.
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Take the train to Gävle Centralstation then Grängesberg station and then to Karlstad Centralstation.
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Take the bus to Luleå then Stockholm and then to Karlstad Busstationen.
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There are several options for getting from Abisko to Karlstad by train, bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around SEK 480 ($45) and will take around 19h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 3,545 ($335).
The distance between Abisko and Karlstad is around 1,313km (816 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,030km (640 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Abisko and Karlstad by train, bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Abisko to Karlstad is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx SEK 3,545 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Abisko and Karlstad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around SEK 480 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Abisko and Karlstad. It typically takes around 19h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Abisko to Karlstad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stockholm Centralstation. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 30m.
Vy Nattåg, Swedish Railways and Tågab run train services between Abisko and Karlstad. Trains depart once daily and will take around 19h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Abisko and Karlstad. It typically takes around 23hrs and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Abisko to Karlstad. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Luleå, Smedjegatan, Midgårdsvägen and Stockholm. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 23hrs.
The Arctic Route, Tapanis Buss, Bus4You and FlixBus run regular bus services between Abisko and Karlstad. Buses run twice a week and take around 23hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Abisko to Karlstad. We recommend that you take the train to Narvik station then take the bus to Harstad/Narvik lufthavn then fly from Evenes (EVE) to Oslo (OSL) then take the train to Karlstad Centralstation. instead which will take 7h 20m.
The closest major airport to Karlstad is Orebro-Bofors Airport (ORB) (ORB) which is approximately 89km (56 miles) from Karlstad. Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) (GOT) and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Abisko and Karlstad. The distance is around 1,502km (933 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Abisko to Karlstad is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around SEK 1,575 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 6h 10m | SEK 4,120($385) | every 20 mins | 1,363km (847 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 35m | SEK 3,545($335) | every 20 mins | 1,341km (833 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 7h 20m | SEK 1,575($150) | 5 times a week | 1,313km (816 miles) |
Train to Narvik station, bus and plane | 7h 50m | SEK 3,010($285) | once a week | 1,443km (897 miles) |
Train to Narvik station, bus and plane | 11hrs | SEK 1,875($175) | 5 times a week | 1,649km (1,024 miles) |
Train via Gävle Centralstation + 1 similar | 19h 10m | SEK 520($49) | twice a week | 1,464km (910 miles) |
Train | 19h 30m | SEK 480($45) | once daily | 1,634km (1,015 miles) |
Bus | 23hrs | SEK 1,375($130) | twice a week | 1,732km (1,076 miles) |
Drive | 17h 20m | SEK 2,650($250) | on demand | 1,502km (933 miles) |
Nordland fylkeskommune
Troms Fylkestrafikk
Värmlandstrafik
The Arctic Route
Tapanis Buss
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Norwegian Air International
Widerøe
FlexFlight ApS
Vy Nattåg
Tågkompaniet
Tågab
The following major airports near Karlstad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.